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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
AN ALARMING OUTLOOK
The Drouth in Texas Covers an Immense
Area, and is Becoming More Serious
Every Day.
No Rain of Any Consequence in the Grazing
Sections for Long Period
of Time.
Ceases--The Cotton Crop May be
Failure.
Roadways Covered Several Inches
With Dust--W holesalc Houses Call
in Their DrummcrS.

GALVESTON, Tex, April 10.-The past
week has been one of expectancy and dis
appointment TO the people of Texas, no
rains of any consequence having fallen
throughout the immense area now suffering
from druuth. Dispatches and letters to the
Galveston News, the San Antonia Express
and other papers of the state continue to
detail the widespread and threatening char
acter of the drouth, the severity of which
has probably increased since the last report.
The drouth now extends from the far west
eTn grazing lands across the state for dis
tance of eighty-tive miles into the pine re-
gionS bordering on Louisiana but decreases
IN severity as it approaches the pinereS, in
which section complaints are of recent date.
The general rains, which usually set in at
the full Of the moon, are wanting, and the
COOL, DRY WINDS
or the past fortnight continues to prev all.
except in the district Immediately west and
southwest of San Antonio, embracing
Medina, Baudera, Uvalde. Frio and Atlas
cosa countless where moderate rains fell
yesterday, but not enough say dispatches
from that vicinity. This is one of tn
grazing sections of the state where stock
was dying. Between San Antonio and the
coast. embracing such fertile counties as
Guadaloupe, Gonzales, Lavaca, Colorado,
Caldwell, Bartrop and several others. the
drOuth has assumed a serious aspect, put
ting and embargo upon all agricultural de-
velopment, especially cotton-the chief
product of this section. One correspond
ent describes the roadways throughout this
bels as covered to the depth of several
inches with dust. The fields are nearly
barren. even of weeds, while strings of
cattle almost too poor to stand up are trav-
cling constantly in search of grass and
water. In Central Texas. embracing
about thirty counties surrounding Waco,
Corsicana and Burnett, the situation is
SCARCELY LESS PROMISING,
all reports agreeing that nothing but very
early and plentiful rains will avert serious
damage or failure of crops. In Northern
and Northwestern Texas the drouth is not
as severely felt as in other sections, but the
complaints are increasing daily. A slight
sprinkle of rain fell during the week in
Mitchell county, along the line of the Texas
& Pacific road, but no report of rainfall
in the great Panhandle district has yet been
received. One result the drouth is nota-
bic scarcity of early vegetables at the prin-
cipal points. Anxiety over the situation
sale houses of this city are calling
their drummers off the road. as the country
merchants refuse to buy pending the un-
certainty of the crop outlook.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Its backbone broken.

New ORLEANS, April 10.-The new
cotton council. which inaugurated the
strike about three weeks ago, is gradually
melting away. Last week the Weighers'
association withdrew from the council. To
day the Classers' and Samplers association,
having membership of about 500, with
drew from the new council, which is now
composed of only white cotton rollers and
screwmen. Cotton is being moved as fast
as sold, and the backbone of the strike may
be considered broken.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
struck by Lightning.
Special to the Globe.

FARGO. Oak. April 1O-At a late
hour last night the first lightning Of the sea-
son struck the residence of ex-Mayor
Yerxa, tore big holes in the roof and dam
aged the house and furniture, but FORUM
ately injured no one.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Hollands Gayety.

AMsTERDAM April 10. = This city is
crowded with people viewing the decora-
tions, triumphal arches and other prepara-
tiOns for the. celebration of the seventieth
birthday of the king of the Netherlands
on Tuesday next, when the king will enter
the CITY in state
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Between COiored Walters.
Special to the Globe.

DULUTH, MIMI, April 1O.-A cutting
affray occurred in the Hotel st. Louis be-
tween two colored walters about midnight.
The parties were playing cards in an OBJ
scure room in the basement when the dis
pute arose, the parties soon coming to
the head with knife and the other dam
gerously cut with razor in the small Of
the black. The police were called in and
the least injured man conveyed to the
lookup.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
ForNelf Goyern,ent.

LONDON, April 1O.-The Daily News
believes that Lord Balfour, OF Burleigh,
and Lord Dunraven are drafting scheme
of local self government for Ireland,
which it is propo sed to submit to parlia-
ment at the next session.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Mysterious Shooting.

CUMBERLAND, Wis, April 10.-M. Lar
son was shot here Tonight, and is in
critical condition. It is claimed that man
by the name of John Linn did the shooting,
but the facts cannot be learned now. Off
GERS are searching for Linn.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
The Raging Mohawk.

CANAJoHARIE, N. Y, April 1O.-The
Mohawk river is higher than its bank, and
is still rising. At Palatine bridge to-day
culvert ON the Central railroad was washed
out and the damage was discovered just in
time to save the Chicago Flyer" Travel
was considerably delayed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
She Got the sacoues.

HALIFAX, N. s.. April 1O.-A telegram
from st. John, N. F.. states that the
missing steamer Eagle arrived there at noon
to-day all well. She has 1900 seals.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11

opinion are rather startling to lawyer,
and convince one that the professor is not
an enthusiast or ''rock- sharp" At least
we are hopeful of the most important eco
nomic results to come from the field work
of the School of Mines.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Red win. Wedding.

Op0CIdI 10 tut UIUUt.
RED WING, April 10.-Clifford S. Suit
zer and Miss Lu Seibert, two of our we'll
known young people. were married last
evening and are lat home' to their friends
at their home on Fifth street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Still for the government.

ATHENS, April 10.-Toward the close of
the budget debate in the chamber of depu-
ties yesterday a resolution expressing want
of confidence in the government was re-
jected by vote of II to 80.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Vessels in Port.

Queenstown-Etruria, from New York.
Havre-La Bretagne, from New York.
= Plymouth-Lessing, from New York to
Hamburg.
New York-Suevia and India, from Ham
burg; Arcadia and Athens. from Mediterra-
mean ports, and Normandie, from Havre.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Socialists Arrested.

LONDON, April 10.-The socialist meet
ing at Hyde park to-day terminated in a
collision with body Of police. Nine social
lists were arrested. including the leader,
Williams
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
A Double MI e ,.,oriuI.

NEWPORT. r. l., April 1O.-The body of
young Raymond Belmonts son of Mr.. and
Mrs. August Belmont, of NewtYork, who
accidentally shot himself ). several weeks
ago. arrived here at o'clock this after
noon, accompanied by the family, servants
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
KILLED Nitro Glycerin,

LONDON. April ia disastrous explo-
sion has occurred in nitro glycerine fac
tory at Freidberg, Saxony. The killed and
injured number thirteen.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Eleclric Ligh1 Buildine burned.

MUskEGoN. Mich, April 1O.-The cleo
trio light company's building and -machln-
cry We're destroyed by fire early this morn :
ing. Loss $1O,0 600, fully insured.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Boyton Did 1t.

New YORK, April 1O.-Capt. Boyton.
the swimmer. who started from Hudson,
N. Y, to swim to the battery in this city,
reached his destination at p. IN. to-day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
,aen1ified some nIore.

RAILWAY. N. j., April 10.-Ex-Chief of
Police Yates, of Elizabeth, telephoned to
Mayor DAILY tonight that he could posi-
lively identify the murdered girl.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
What VesSell

HALIFAX, N. S.. April 1O.-The steamer
Circassian. from Liverpool, entered the
harbor to-day with vessel in tow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
Short-Line Trains.
Special to the Globe.

DULUTH, April 10.-Additional short
line trains will be put on tomorrow be-
tween Duluth, West Superior and Superior
to accommodate increased travel.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-11
LANsDO VINE SCARED.

Precautions Being Taken 10 Insure
afis safety.
OTTAWA. Ont. A pril 1O.7There is
much excitement here over on Official notice
to the effect that during the presence of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24
A Dog Detective.
Paris Letter.

From the town OF Castelnaudary comes
q story that is literally true, yet which
reads like the invention of a sensational
novelist. A farmer living in thu enyi-
rons of that town, and who was known
to have saved money, returned home one
evening accompanied by his dog, a large,
powerful and very intelliE gent animal.
On reaching the house the dog darted at
once to the farmers bedroom, as if in
search of something, and dashed under
the bed. A short struggle ensued, and
the dog then emerged, dragging the
corpse of man that he had found hidden
under the bed, and whom he had seized
by the throat and instantly strangled.
The farmers wife recognized the man as
tramp TO whom she had that morning
given food and drink, and who had then,
as she thought gone on his way. Her
husband at once went in search of the
police, who on arriving thoroughly ex.
amined the body. Concealed in the
clothes were found a long sharp knife, a
loaded revolver and q whistle. The po-
licemen then hid themselves, and one of
their number then blew the whistle Four
men obeyed the signal and entered the
house, and were Immediately cantured.
Thanks to the dog, the lives of the farm
err and his wife had been saved, for one
of the miscreants confessed that their
comrade was to have murdered them
both and that they themselves were then
to have aided III stripping the house of
Its contents and in carrying them away.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24
FARM NOTES.

A contemporary suggests that COW
can be easily led by halter which com
mands her nose, bat with difficulty by a
rope around her horns.
AS a sow's litters improve in size and
quality as the dam becomes older, and
their milk usually increases, it is better
to keep old sows for breeding than to fat
ten them foI pork.
The more rapidly air is brought into
contact with cider the faster the latter will
be changed to vinegar. Draw out little
cider daily and return it TO the barrel, if
for vinegar.
1t is remarked that the agriculture of
bers of live stock, is in a fourishing con
dition. They are rather buyers than
sellers of forage grain.
One of the best sup Elementary feeds
with corn fodder is bran. Usually it can
be bought cheaply at this season, and 10
even better in the winter as supplemet-
airy feed for cows.
Sheep il the field seek the highest knobs
for sleeping places. These are generally
poor, but sheep will soon eRrich them.
The grass is sweeter there and the sheep
are most healthy in such localities.
Carriages and farm wagons might be
made TO last twice as long if only few
moments were spent each week during
dry weather in tightening up the bolts
that hold the wagon together.
Should spring open early and the grass
start, do not be tempted to allow the
stock to Craze until it is under growth.
Tramping on young grass does more
damage than grazing it closely.
Whenever it is seen that the hogs cat
gravel it is a sign that something they
need is lacking. A few pieces of coal or
charcoal will probably be certain cure
while the food should at the same time be
varied.
The hop crop last year was sbout92 900
tons, while the estimated consumption is
$4,000 tons, leaving a surplus of 10000
tons. Yet as the crop is very uncertain,
prices may go up again before the close
of 1887.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24
Horse Radish Culture.
Our Country Home.

Charles Z. Parnell, of New York, writes
o Our Country Home: sin order to OBJ
tain a satisfactory crop of horse radish,
il is absolutely necessary that it should
be grown in a deep, loamy soil, and one
that has been deeply and thoroughly cul-
nyaied for previous crop. This soil
should be given liberal dressing of well
aeeayed manure, and it should be as deep
g and thoroughly incorporated with the
soil as possible, by means of the first
plow and then harrow so as TO level it
oH as nicely as possible; it should then be
marked Of into rows about two feet
apart In these rows the sets are to be
planted some sixteen inches apart, which
should be done as early as the ground
can be properly prepared in the spring,
iae planting is performed by making a
aoIe from five to sever inches
Ia depth, with long stick
or crowbar; into this hole the set is drop
prd IN such a manner that the top is
aoou' two inches under the surface, at
.ae same time pressing in enough earth
20 nj. up the hole As soon as the crop
up so that the rows can be distinguish
7a' slight hoeing should be given, after
which keep the crop clean and free from
Weeds until the middle of November,
S1en the crop can be taken up and
,.orsd for winter use. After the crop is
-ls all of the small roots should be
yf9Een of and reserved for another
season. planting. Tho large or main
roofs should be packed in boxes and
-ard with sand and stored in a cool
cellar.
ii The ground has been properly pre-
PACED the main root should be eight or
s4 inches IN length aud weigh about
BALI pound.
Inc rootlets should be cut into pieces
SETS about four or five inches in
.7ls'h' the top end being cat square and
bottcm end slanting, so that there
wy os no danger Of setting the root up
III Gown IN planting. They should be-
.-tlta IN the ground out Of doors until
wanted lot planting in the spring.
-"l'ced that some persons always in
'' oa planting the crowns OF tops of
mann roots instead of the roblets or
'+Aeye this ali wrong and would not
'-'',e any one to do this: it not only de-
.!' 'ae most valuable part of the root.
.ie crowns produce a mass of root
only. and these are only fit to use
NJ. ioT another yenrs planting.
-. entire crop should be dug out in
ID. 'H-- and on no account should it be
. Tor another season; if this is done
- NAN root will become partially hol-
p. ana assume such woody texture
,... render it unit for any use in the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24

wooden covers. The work of the bush re-
quires great care, but there is nothing
that any intelligent person cannot soon
learn and do well.
But Good syrup requires great ne2tness
and the utmost despatch in reducing
from sap TO syrup-indeed, the sooner
the sap is reduced to syrup and sealed
the lighter colored will it be and the more
exquisite in flavor; and the least scorch
ing is its ruination; therefore only
thoughtful, painstaking assistant can be
safely trusted with this work. l think no
bush in the country turns out nicer syrup
than mine, and yet l am thirty miles
away. But brother is an expert and
very painstaking, and either he or his
boys. who are equally careful, do all the
work of the sugar house. get SIPS per
gallon, net, for my syrup, and as | can
not supply the demand | expect to raise
the price to $3.50 next year. And it will
be worth it.
Mr.. A. |. Root, Medina, O., has Just
issued a complete manual of this indus
try, which l think sells for forty cents
To those who do not read this fuller dis
cussion, the following further data will
rooms, one for boiling the other for a
woodshed. There should be several win
dows which may be easily opened. Use
the champion evaporation, and if possible
get the iron arch that goes with it. Ex
>perience has proved TO me that this is
incomparably superior. 1t secures very
rapid evaporation, removes the lime
trouble and is very convenient. would
use only tin buckets, preferably of twelve
quarts; slightly faring, so that they will
nest, and they will last longer If painted
on the outside.
The Eureka No. ? spout costs consider
able, bat l prefer it TO any other. Our
spouts must hold the buckets; this one
does this securely, and will last for all
time. 1t furnishes water trap so the
sap does not dry up, and yet it does not
impede the sap the least. Cover the
buckets, This keeps out all rain, snow
dust leaves and insects, and prevents
freezing when the weather is not too cold.
l make the covers at very light expense,
of inch pine boards, one foot square;
paint white on one side and red on the
other; as they are turned over at each
gathering of the sap, this saves much
extra labor.
The sap is strained through factory
cloth as it enters the gathering tsnk,
again AS it enters the store trough, and
the hot syrup is strained through
flannel as it leaves the evaporation. This
with the covers to the buckets, ensures
that neatnsss which is 5absolu teiy nee
cessary TO secure superior syrup. We
also rinse buckets and all vessels with hot
water after each run. The sycup is al
lowed to stand about twenty minutes,
that lime may settle, and then.is turned
into the cans while yet hot. Qnicll seal
ing is necessary to retain the perfection
of favor If all this care be taken we
have Only to put our syrup upon any
table where the best is desired to secure
a market in future.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24
Strawberry Cultivation.

s Fuller ia American Agriculturist
The different varieties often require a
3HFerent mode of culture, in order to OBJ
,orr the largest yield and the largest ber-
s,es The large, courses growing varieties
the Chilli species, or the hybrids be-
tween these and the Virginia Strawberry,
succeed best when grown in hills or single
rows. and they are usually.quite unproduc-
live. if the plants are permitted to run
l,oyether aud Become in the least crowded (;
lv5ile others will Yield well either in mar
,ov rows or wide ds,and where the plants
sbgcome matted.
In the "hill system" the plants are us
Ersuy set out in rows about three feet
Iapart, and the plants eighteen inches to
two feet apart in the row. The ground
l. kept thoroughly cultivated among the
Eplants during the entire season, aud all
Runners removed as soon as they appear,
Eor at least once a week. This treatment
\ will insure very large and strong plants,
\ with numerous crowns or buds, from
/ which frUit-stalks will push mp the follow
Jng spring.
When grown in single rows, the plants
Emay be set about twelve inches apart in
s,he rows, and for garden culture the rows
Should be about three feet apart, but for
field culture ! perfer to allow a little more
space between the rows, or four feet; but
The distance may be varied according 40
|the habit of the plants.
In the bed or matted system, two or
three rows are planted in beds four feet
wide, and the plants allowed to cover the
entire surface until they form close mat
Tor bed; hence the name. One or two
crops are taken, and then the plants are
powed up as usual when cultivated in
rows But, by thinning out occasionally,
the beds may be kept in mo Serately
productive condition tor several years,
especially with some of The more slender
growing of our native growing varieties.
Some cultiyators, who raise strawberries
for market, adopt what may be called an
annual system, setting out plants in
spring either in single rows or narrow
beds, giving them extra care during the
hrst season; then, after the fruit is gather
I'D Up in the next, the beds are plowed
Inn
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24
ARM HOME AND GARDEN,
MY TIE BREATH OF THE CLOVER.

,.i,- the breath OF the clover
seeming the soft summer air,
MY ire bees tireless dronlng,
Gatherisg sweets every where
ortr the COWS hopeward coming,
IRSck from the meadows sweet,
psck from the breezy pastures,
ont OF the woody retreat.
woody and moss grown the orchard,
Iicbened gnarly and gray,
p1tches If brambles and lilacs,
The old read winding away.
u,,,ning beyond are the birches,
shielded from sun and the rain.
The birds In the shad' Wy branches,
WooIng and nesting again.
yotbjug is changed. there is nothing,
Added or gone from my view;
The brook dances on through the meadow,
Bsdecked with violets blue
15ors tloat up from the the clover,
7 isious Of youth nil my brain,
vsp1'ries likx silver-toned echO's
Bringing The past back again.
All in the same happy picture.
Natures touch has arranged
Nothing is tickle IN nature,
'Tis only ourselves that are changed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24

II want 70 thank you Tor telling me 81 Dr.
Perce's "Favor.te Prescription" writes a lady Go
her friend. For a long time l was UNFIT 10 az
tend TO the work Il my household. kept about,
but felt thoroughly miserable. | had terriu,u
bacSaches, and bearing. down sensations across
me ANA was quite weak aui discouraged sent
aHG got some ot the medicine after receiving
your ter. aud it has cured me hardly kuoW
my self feel 50 we'll "
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24

Our old friend the Shah of Persia has
very nearly come to grief in endeayoring
to prove his provinces as a Nimrod. a
fortnight ago, while engaged in grand
bear hunt IN the district of Toschan-
TePeh. two bears, evidently possessed by
neither a due sense Of respect for the
Shah nor of the rules of the royal HINT
game, simultaneously attacked Nessar-
ed Din. His imperial highness. thus taken
on either flank, would have inevitably
succumbcd 10 the attack but for the pluck
interference of All attendant, who rushed
successfully to the rescue. With the Law
ish generosity of an Eastern potentate
the Shah promptly made his rescuer gov
ernor of province, which, let us hope,
will not prove, as coo often is the case in
Persia, 2 short cut TO the bowstring.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24
THE HOUSEHOLD

HorHoesE STRAWBERRIES served in a
Charlotte Russo make the prettiest desor-
alive dish for a March luncheon.
CRUaPETs ONE WAY.
Take quart from the bread dough very
early in the morning beat three fiesh eggs
separating the yolks from the whites, and
whip them each to froth. Mix them
with dough alternately, with luke warm
water, until you have batter, which set
to rise until breakfast time. Bake in tin
rings on hot griddle.
Fry Goldfish steak in batter and serve
with fried parsley. 4 good batter is
made by adding half a put of water to
Sufficient -four and then work in the yolk
of the egg and half salt spoon of salt.
Just before the batter is used stir up to a
stiff froth the white Of the egg and add to
ii the mixture.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24

Snet Pudding One cupfnl OF suet
chopped fine. sprinkle little -four oyer
it to keep from sticking together; two
and one half cupfuld Of -four, one tea
spoonful Of baking poader, one cupful Of
apples chopped finely, one cup Of raisins,
three eggs, whites and yolks beaten sep
arately, one teaspoon ach Of cinnamon
and cloves, oue-halt cup Of molasses.
Steam or boil two houas. Serve with
sauce
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-03-24

Ex-Governor Moses. Of South Carolina.
Is reported 80 be slowly dying in Massa-
chusetts prison.
The Washington Ratchet holds William
L. Ch2ndler Responsible for the conhrma-
ton OF Recorder Trotter.